Convert Mozzarella from Cup to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 cup of mozzarella?

1 cup of mozzarella (shredded mozzarella) is 1.04 US cups. 2 cups of mozzarella is 2.08 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less.
  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more.
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →

Mozzarella is a soft, stretchy Italian cheese with a mild flavour and excellent melting properties. One metric cup (250 ml) of shredded mozzarella weighs around 113 grams or 3.99 ounces. When a recipe calls for shredded mozzarella by volume, measuring by grams gives a more consistent result, as how finely the cheese is shredded affects how much fits in a cup.

Shredded mozzarella is light and airy, so a loosely packed cup and a firmly packed one can differ by 15 grams or more. Measuring in grams removes that guesswork and keeps pizza toppings and baked gratins consistent.

Also known as

  • shredded mozzarella
  • fresh mozzarella
  • mozzarella cheese

Parmesan is a hard, aged Italian cheese used for grating, while mozzarella is soft and mild. Parmesan adds sharp, salty depth; mozzarella melts smoothly. They serve different purposes and are rarely interchangeable in recipes. See our Parmesan Cheese converter.

Halloumi is a firm, salty cheese that holds its shape when grilled or fried, while mozzarella is soft and melts readily. Both are mild but behave very differently under heat. See our Halloumi converter.

Bocconcini are small fresh mozzarella balls: the same cheese in a different form. Shredded mozzarella (113 g per cup) is lighter than bocconcini (230 g per cup) because fresh balls retain more moisture. Use bocconcini whole in salads and as a pizza topping; use shredded mozzarella when you need even coverage. See our Bocconcini converter.

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No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

Mozzarella Measurement Converter

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Common Mozzarella Conversions

Here are the most common mozzarella conversions from cups to cups (US).

CupsCups (US)
0.25 cups0.26 cups (US)
0.5 cups0.52 cups (US)
0.75 cups0.78 cups (US)
1 cup1.04 cups (US)
1.25 cups1.3 cups (US)
1.5 cups1.56 cups (US)
2 cups2.08 cups (US)
2.5 cups2.6 cups (US)
3 cups3.13 cups (US)

Mozzarella Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting mozzarella from Cup to Cup (US) and other measurements.

cupcup(US)gramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup0.26 cup (US)28.25 g1 oz4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup0.52 cup (US)56.5 g2 oz8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup1.04 cup (US)113 g3.99 oz16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup2.08 cup (US)226 g7.98 oz33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cups is 1 cup of mozzarella?
1 cup of mozzarella is 1.04 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of mozzarella is 2.08 US cups and 0.5 cups is 0.52 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the mozzarella converter
How many US cups is 1.5 cups of mozzarella?
1.5 cups of mozzarella is 1.56 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of mozzarella is 1.04 US cups and 2 cups is 2.08 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many US cups is 2 cups of mozzarella?
2 cups of mozzarella is 2.08 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of mozzarella is 1.04 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many cups of mozzarella is 1.04 US cups?
1.04 US cups of mozzarella is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many US cups is 1 cup of shredded mozzarella?
Shredded mozzarella is another name for mozzarella, so 1 cup of shredded mozzarella is 1.04 US cups, exactly the same as mozzarella. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 2.08 US cups and 0.5 cups is 0.52 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.

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